I bought a 2017 450 in 2018 and got a good deal. Yeah with my buddies all getting machines after me I get some grief (I sent them your video and told them to watch the first minute and a half because I'm a gluten for punishment). I'm totally fine with it. In snow I really like the big power (I have an 800 and waiting for the new 850 I snow checked). If I were to get a new one I'd probably go with a bigger machine but I'm not going to upgrade to shut up my friends either lol. Its fine. One big complaint I have about the 450 is the inadequate lighting. I ride in the dark a lot so I did the headlight mod to allow all three bulbs to come on but that challenged the stator. I was draining battery at idle. I got some LEDs and it was such an improvement in draw that I could get grip and thumb warmers which are important in my climate.
I have the same muffler on the same quad, take out the spark arrestor, drill 8 5/8" holes through the baffle and reinstall the spark arrestor. It gets rid of that raspy metallic noise and gives it a nice tone. Not too loud either. Nice quad, love the build!
I bought mine around the same time you got yours as an entry level machine and I gotta say, it’s very capable! I mean I beat the living crap out of mine and she takes it like a champ. I do plan on getting something a little bigger in the future. But I have no plans on getting rid of my 450. It’s a great machine for trail riding, goes plenty fast on stock wheels and tires (60mph), and they take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. People underestimate what 500cc’s can do but I honestly think it was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
thanks for the update. I just had mine this weekend shut off under water with stock exhaust. i was wondering what the heck, no water in the intake, flip it up and turn it on and all is good. again thanks.
Mine did the same and drained the airbox and flipped it on its ass and no water came out of the exhaust or airbox and mines having a weak start/ idle and it dies when I hit the throttle
Planning on getting one of these if I could get a good price that’s all I need. I’ve been trying to debate about what I should do. My main concern is reliability because I really don’t know crap about 4 wheelers maintenance wise. I could probably change my own oil but that’s about it. I need something I knows not gonna break down easily. I won’t be doing things like you do I’ll mostly just be hitting trails and a little mud haha I’ve never took one deep so I’m thinking this will be a great machine. In its range and price point I think it looks the best. Top speed of the 450 looks great, I just want something for fun. I’m starting to save and I wanna buy one for Christmas.
Does your 450 have the top end rattle? I have heard a number of videos where you can hear it. I've read that it is common. I don't hear it on yours, but you are mostly mud riding at higher rpm so hard to tell. Mine does it - around 3500 to 4000 rpm at light throttle mostly. Sounds like valves, but I suspect it may be the decompression system rattling (I think they have one). Thanks.
@@garageforty2 Here is a better video for comparison. Mechanic told him it was the oil pump. Sounds more like top end noise to me, but others chime in on the video and say it is normal regardless. ua-cam.com/video/fn5xczzs7Zs/v-deo.html
I loved my 450 and yes the muffler, shifter, and rear storage were the only down sides to it but it never got me stuck with them 28 inch mega mayhems ....and for some other ideas look up interco black mambas lite there not to bad and they can fit the stock rim .... also look into fsi fab on Facebook for some rear arched a arms ....keep up the awesome content
So I have a all stock 2020 450 ho epi eps and I went under water about over the exhaust and it stalled and now it’s having a weak start / idle and I hit the throttle somtimes and it stalls would you know why that is ? What do I need to fix ?
@@garageforty2 oh there was I drained it only a little came out my uni air filter was a little wet my stock air filters have also been wet before but it’s never done this before like have a weak start/idel and stall when I hit the throttle
Maybe just check your gas, if there’s any possibility water is in the fuel that could do it. Other than that it sounds like an air restriction either in or out.
@@garageforty2 a lot of people tell me there’s no way water could have gotten in but I also think water got in. I haven’t tried to drain it but we shall see whwt the dealer says
Great job on the build and keep the video's coming 👍👍 I have a 19 450 and love it. Have you had any issues with getting water in the crankcase vent that runs to the air box?
I love the 450, but I know a lot of people do prefer not having to worry about belt drive so they go Honda. That and Honda still holds best reliability. My decision was based on price mostly lol, Polaris has the better 4wd system and comfort in my opinion though.
I love mine but hear recto snorkeled it and I cannot for my life keep that thing sealed I watched ur snorkeling video and didn’t almost the same thing just added a lot more silicone and when I get over the air box it runs fine but I’ll pull it out and there will be a lot of water come out
I love my 450. I go everywhere the big boys go for half the price. And I have a gun case mount it on the back for storage.
Awesome!
I bought a 2017 450 in 2018 and got a good deal. Yeah with my buddies all getting machines after me I get some grief (I sent them your video and told them to watch the first minute and a half because I'm a gluten for punishment). I'm totally fine with it. In snow I really like the big power (I have an 800 and waiting for the new 850 I snow checked). If I were to get a new one I'd probably go with a bigger machine but I'm not going to upgrade to shut up my friends either lol. Its fine.
One big complaint I have about the 450 is the inadequate lighting. I ride in the dark a lot so I did the headlight mod to allow all three bulbs to come on but that challenged the stator. I was draining battery at idle. I got some LEDs and it was such an improvement in draw that I could get grip and thumb warmers which are important in my climate.
Awesome!! Thanks for watching!! The 800 power is great, I'm still big fan of the 450!! Always like being the underdog! lol
I have the same muffler on the same quad, take out the spark arrestor, drill 8 5/8" holes through the baffle and reinstall the spark arrestor. It gets rid of that raspy metallic noise and gives it a nice tone. Not too loud either. Nice quad, love the build!
Great! Thanks for watching and thanks for the info! Gonna try it!
Thinking of doing this. How do you reinstall the spark arrestor?
You have a video when you install the new ubicación the radiator
Yes just click on the channel to see all the vids, there’s everything I did
I bought mine around the same time you got yours as an entry level machine and I gotta say, it’s very capable! I mean I beat the living crap out of mine and she takes it like a champ. I do plan on getting something a little bigger in the future. But I have no plans on getting rid of my 450. It’s a great machine for trail riding, goes plenty fast on stock wheels and tires (60mph), and they take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. People underestimate what 500cc’s can do but I honestly think it was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Awesome!! Glad to hear!! I definitely agree, also thinking possibly get something bigger down the road as well.
@@garageforty2 well sooner than expected, but I put a deposit down on a Can Am Renegade 570 XMR. Hopefully it blows me away like my 450 did!
@@conner7798 I'm sure It will! Those are awesome machines!!
I purchased a 2020 450 also, awesome machine I really can't complain and believe me I don't baby it, love your channel keep up the good work
Great to hear!! Thanks for watching!!
Yarr my most favorite Puddle Pirate , Awesome review , can't wait for what's next !!
Great!! Thanks for watching!!
thanks for the update. I just had mine this weekend shut off under water with stock exhaust. i was wondering what the heck, no water in the intake, flip it up and turn it on and all is good. again thanks.
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Mine did the same and drained the airbox and flipped it on its ass and no water came out of the exhaust or airbox and mines having a weak start/ idle and it dies when I hit the throttle
450 is a great vehicle more than enough power to get around and keep up with the "Big Boys" plus you ain't breaking the bank
Exactly!!! Thanks for watching!!
450 huh, probably drives a taco too
C&J mud co: drives a taco🤣🤣🤣
I love my 2019 450 some upgrades here and there lots of fun and gets the job done
Awesome!! Glad to hear!!
I love it man but I had the same issue with the Check engine light coming on and going off
Yup, not sure why yet
Planning on getting one of these if I could get a good price that’s all I need. I’ve been trying to debate about what I should do. My main concern is reliability because I really don’t know crap about 4 wheelers maintenance wise. I could probably change my own oil but that’s about it. I need something I knows not gonna break down easily. I won’t be doing things like you do I’ll mostly just be hitting trails and a little mud haha I’ve never took one deep so I’m thinking this will be a great machine. In its range and price point I think it looks the best. Top speed of the 450 looks great, I just want something for fun. I’m starting to save and I wanna buy one for Christmas.
Cool man, yeah I think the 450 is a great machine! Especially for the price!
Does your 450 have the top end rattle? I have heard a number of videos where you can hear it. I've read that it is common. I don't hear it on yours, but you are mostly mud riding at higher rpm so hard to tell.
Mine does it - around 3500 to 4000 rpm at light throttle mostly. Sounds like valves, but I suspect it may be the decompression system rattling (I think they have one).
Thanks.
Hmm I honestly haven’t really noticed it, I don’t think it does but I’ll have to listen for it.
@@garageforty2 Check out this video for comparison - ua-cam.com/video/lAkiUSXiyF4/v-deo.html
@@garageforty2 Here is a better video for comparison. Mechanic told him it was the oil pump. Sounds more like top end noise to me, but others chime in on the video and say it is normal regardless.
ua-cam.com/video/fn5xczzs7Zs/v-deo.html
I loved my 450 and yes the muffler, shifter, and rear storage were the only down sides to it but it never got me stuck with them 28 inch mega mayhems ....and for some other ideas look up interco black mambas lite there not to bad and they can fit the stock rim .... also look into fsi fab on Facebook for some rear arched a arms ....keep up the awesome content
Awesome! Thanks for the info and for watching!!
I just wanna ask have you had any problems with it? other than the ones you said in this video im planning on buying one soon when I get the money
I haven't had any problems yet, honestly just the ones mentioned in the video.
Hey when your check engine light comes on run a diagnostic and then look up the code
Yeah I’ll have to look into it, I haven’t yet because it’s so intermittent.
So I have a all stock 2020 450 ho epi eps and I went under water about over the exhaust and it stalled and now it’s having a weak start / idle and I hit the throttle somtimes and it stalls would you know why that is ? What do I need to fix ?
Hmm, did you check the air box just to be sure there’s no water in there?
@@garageforty2 oh there was I drained it only a little came out my uni air filter was a little wet my stock air filters have also been wet before but it’s never done this before like have a weak start/idel and stall when I hit the throttle
Maybe just check your gas, if there’s any possibility water is in the fuel that could do it. Other than that it sounds like an air restriction either in or out.
@@garageforty2 a lot of people tell me there’s no way water could have gotten in but I also think water got in. I haven’t tried to drain it but we shall see whwt the dealer says
Ok, let me know when you find out
Great job on the build and keep the video's coming 👍👍 I have a 19 450 and love it. Have you had any issues with getting water in the crankcase vent that runs to the air box?
Thanks for watching!!! I haven’t any water get in there yet no.
Would u recommend a 450 or a rancher 420
I love the 450, but I know a lot of people do prefer not having to worry about belt drive so they go Honda. That and Honda still holds best reliability. My decision was based on price mostly lol, Polaris has the better 4wd system and comfort in my opinion though.
I love mine but hear recto snorkeled it and I cannot for my life keep that thing sealed I watched ur snorkeling video and didn’t almost the same thing just added a lot more silicone and when I get over the air box it runs fine but I’ll pull it out and there will be a lot of water come out
How much did you pay for the exhaust???
It was around $200
@@garageforty2 thank you and when you say raspy do you mean loud or annoying ?
It’s a little annoying lol, not loud but buzzy lol if that helps
@@garageforty2 ok would you buy it again or go for a different one?
For the price I’d probably do it again, I wasn’t able to find any others for a close price.
And for the exhaust did you have to fuel tune it or no?
No tune or anything, you can probably do one but not needed.
@@garageforty2 ok thank you
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